In the early hours of tomorrow, Chelsea is set for an away clash at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium in the 22nd round of the Premier League. This encounter serves as a precursor to their upcoming Carabao Cup final tonight.

For Liverpool, a victory is imperative to maintain their lead over Arsenal and Manchester City, who are closely trailing behind. A successful conclusion to the season under the helm of manager Jürgen Klopp is the ultimate goal for the Reds.

For Chelsea, this match presents an opportunity to break into the top 7, narrowing the gap with the top 6 and advancing towards a season aimed at securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League or, at the very least, the UEFA Europa League next year. A loss, on the other hand, could see them settling back into the familiar top 10.

Predicted starting lineup: 4-3-3:

🔹 Malo Gusto and Christopher Nkunku return to the starting XI. There is some skepticism about Nicolas Jackson’s inclusion, making Nkunku a preferred choice for the number 9 position.

🔹 Vice-captain Ben Chilwell makes a return to the starting lineup.

🔹 Conor Gallagher is deemed crucial to disrupting the gameplay of a formidable team like Liverpool.